Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Castalia Plaza Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (12 Rentals)

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Wedgewood Coop
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wedgewood Coop

2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eastview Manor
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Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Cypress II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress II

4214 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317

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Cheapest Available Castalia Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Castalia Plaza area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkside East priced from $800. Prairie Woods Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Castalia Plaza apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$815
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$895
Park Winds2 bedroom2BR,1BA$895
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Castalia Plaza, IA

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Castalia Plaza area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Suite Model at The Emory - Altoona in the in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood starting from $1,418. The second greatest value Castalia Plaza apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Rock Creek Condos starting at $1,145 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Castalia Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Emory - Altoona2 Bedroom Suite2BR,2BA$1.39
Rock Creek Condos2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
Broadway HeightsB1 - 60 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$1.41
Park Winds2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.36
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Capitol Grove ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.70
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$1.45

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Castalia Plaza Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Castalia Plaza?

The cheapest apartment in Castalia Plaza is Parkside East which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Castalia Plaza costs $1,415.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Castalia Plaza?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 54 regular apartments in Castalia Plaza that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Castalia Plaza?

Cheap apartments in Castalia Plaza have an average cost of $717 which is $698 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Castalia Plaza.

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